Cezary Podkul, ProPublica

Most recent articles by Cezary Podkul, ProPublica

Representatives propose ban on insurers charging doctors a fee to be paid electronically
Representatives propose ban on insurers charging doctors a fee to be paid electronically
Cezary Podkul, ProPublica
December 13, 2023
7:00 am

After a ProPublica investigation examined how giant insurers and their intermediaries are imposing fees on doctors and hospitals for electronic payment, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to end the practice.

Why doctors spend millions on fees that could be spent on providing care
Why doctors spend millions on fees that could be spent on providing care
Cezary Podkul, ProPublica
August 15, 2023
2:30 pm

The shift to electronic medical reimbursements gave rise to payment processing companies demanding a 1.5% to 5% fee every time a doctor gets paid by insurers. The government banned such fees — until a company lobbyist got involved.

The hidden fee costing doctors millions every year
The hidden fee costing doctors millions every year
Cezary Podkul, ProPublica
August 14, 2023
4:15 pm

A powerful lobbyist convinced a federal agency that doctors can be forced to pay fees on money that health insurers owe them. Big companies rake in profits while doctors are saddled with yet another cost in a burdensome health care system.

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